A pair of Chinese blue and white vases and covers, late 19th century, the covers with dog of fo finials, the vases decorated with opposing dragons facing a pearl amongst clouds, with four character Kangxi mark to underside, and a Chinese blue and white prunus pattern sleeve vase, pseudo four character Kangxi marks to the underside. 30.5 cm and 29.5 cm respectively. CONDITION REPORT: One cover has a 1 cm rim chip, the other cover dog of fo finial has been broken off and glued. Both vases have large sections of the neck broken and glued. One vase has a small section of the neck missing. One vase has a shoulder to centre body circumferal crack, the other vase has a 6 cm internal hairline crack. The accompanying sleeve vase has a ¾ length hairline crack.
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A Victorian style oak country house postbox, with turned finial above a hexagonal top with beaded borders and with brass letters plate, fitted with a drawer to the base. Overall height 68 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The postbox has no significant age and is probably only around 30 years old.
A COMPOSITE FOUR PIECE SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE, maker C.S. Green & Co. Ltd., Birmingham 1925, 1930 (teapot) and 1946 (coffee pot), of oval baluster form with bright cut engraved foliate panels enclosing two further panels, one vacant and one engraved in script "FBW", the tea and coffee pots with composition finial and earred loop handle, with two handled sugar basin and milk jug, teapot 12" wide, 49ozs 12dwts total gross (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
A PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, early 19th century, the 34" barrel with inset front sight and octagonal breech, the stepped lock converted from flintlock etched with a game bird, foliate scroll and dolphin cock, steel scroll trigger guard with pineapple finial, steel ram and walnut stock, 50" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
SCOTTISH REGENCY STAINED MAHOGANY AND BRASS-INLAID SMALL BRACKET CLOCK EARLY 19TH CENTURY the circular cream-painted dial with Roman numerals, signed MITCHELL & SON/ GLASGOW, in an arched cased with a moulded pediment surmounted by a gilt brass finial; the case inlaid with brass swags, flowerheads and stringing, raised on gilt brass ball feet, the back plate signed and numbered MITCHELL & SON, GLASGOW. 1265; with an eight day non-striking movement(38.5cm high, 20.5cm wide)
PAIR OF GEORGE IV STAINED MAHOGANY AND OAK HALL STANDS SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY each with a central ring-turned shaft with a turned ball finial, issuing three tiers of scrolling coat/hat branches, above a lower tier fitted for sticks and umbrellas, on dished bases with metal liners (2)(227cm high, 55cm wide)
Y FRENCH BOULLE MARQUETRY BRACKET CLOCK LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY the pine-cone finial above the waisted case, enclosing a white enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals, signed HAMILTON & INCHES, on an engraved brass plate, all raised on hairy-paw feet, the eight-day movement striking a gong, 51cm high; together with a matching bracket, with concave front and mask mount, 31cm wide (2)
Y FRENCH GREEN BOULLE MARQUETRY BRACKET CLOCK 19TH CENTURY in the Louis XIV style, the arch top with a cockerel finial, above the circular gilt dial with white enamel Roman numeral chapters and a sunburst pendulum, raised on paw feet with acanthus-cast corner mounts, the eight-day movement striking a bell, stamped P.L TRE/ 9554(48cm high, 23.5cm wide)
LOUIS XVI STYLE MAHOGANY, BRASS AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BIJOUTERIE TABLE BY GEORGES-FRANCOIS ALIX AFTER A DESIGN BY ADAM WEISWEILLER LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY the hinged glazed panel top opening to a silk lined interior, raised on slender brass supports with fluted brass-lined mahogany bases joined by an interlaced undertier with a central gilt-bronze twin dolphin finial, on tapered feet, stamped ALIX four times to the underside(69cm wide, 76cm high, 37cm deep)
Pagoda Shaped Chinese Funerary Urn (probably carved bone), decorated in relief with 4 carved panels, depicting Chinese figures and dragons, having a pair of carrying rings supported on foo dog heads, the lid and base stamped underneath, the carved finial featuring a puzzle ball (date unknown), 55 cm h x 20 cm w
A George III silver mustard pot by Hester Bateman having domed hinged lid with urn finial and pierced fan thumb piece, beaded borders, bright cut engraved swags, scroll handle and blue glass liner with star cut base, London 1781, height 10.5cm, silver wt. 3 1/2oz. Condition - slight thin area to cartouche where an engraving has likely been removed, two interior splits on each side of handle join, approx. 7mm & 5mm, another possible repair to side (see photographs).
A George III mahogany standing corner cabinet with a broken arch Greek key moulded cornice, having central rococo cameo finial over a single astragal glazed door, revealing shaped shelved interior enclosed by channel sides, the door having pierced brass escutcheon with eagle, the stand having double moulded and reeded overhang and triangular frieze drawer, with pierced brass back plate and escutcheon, fret work scroll infill's, channel moulded legs, co-joined by a low level curved shelf with wavy gallery, 204cm H, 82cm W.Provenance: The St Georges Collection, Stamford. To be sold WITHOUT RESERVE.
J Brunskill, Cheltenham. An early 19thC rosewood bracket clock, in a rectangular case surmounted by an urn finial with gilt metal ring handles and mesh work sides, on a stepped base terminating in orb feet, the 19cm Dia. dial signed J Brunskill, Cheltenham, keywind single fusee 8 day movement, 61cm H.
A Victorian Chester silver sugar caster, by George Nathan and Ridley Hayes, heavily repousée decorated, the pierced dome lid with flame finial, the cylindrical bellied body decorated with a repeat floral and gadrooned pattern on an inverted stem and circular domed foot, Chester 1899, 22cm H, 6oz.
An 18th century basalt teapot and cover with Mother and Child finial, the body of faceted form with wreath and swag decoration in low relief, unmarked (tip of spout damaged) together with a larger early 19th century teapot and cover, of canted rectangular form and decorated in relief with panels of figures (tip of spout re-stuck), 15cm high (2)
A large Japanese Meiji period lidded bronze vessel, of footed cylindrical form, the bowl ringed with three collars centred with a border in shallow relief decorated with breaking scrolling oceanic waves below arched geometric motifs, flanked by ringed loop handles mounted as beast's masks, below a circular tablet cover also decorated with a border of breaking waves and a globular finial, opening to reveal a vacant interior, 24 cm high, 26 cm wide (maximum, including handles).
2nd century AD. A gold finger ring with flared hoop, three ribbed bands to the bezel with openwork shoulders, each band with piriform beast-head finial to each end and ropework field. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Cf. Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Fuglen, Dyret og Mennesket i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.2, Borgen, 2005, item 76. 16.7 grams, 21.91mm overall, 17.62mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in a important Russian family collection. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st millennium BC. A ceramic rhyton with bulbous body, short waisted neck with everted rim, painted geometric frieze to the shoulder, the finial formed as a stylised bull's head with curved horns and bulbous eyes. 840 grams, 23cm (9"). Property of a London gentleman; previously with central London gallery; acquired in the 1960s. Fine condition, horns repaired.
5th-4th century BC. An iron short sword with slender lanceolate blade, lobed lower guard, rectangular grip with ribbed lateral flanges, scrolled antenna finial; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.9 kg total, sword: 39.5cm (15 1/2"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1950s. Very fine condition. Professionally cleaned and restored.
Late 19th-early 20th century AD. A steel theatrical helmet with face mask comprising a broad bowl and central spike with bulb finial, band of calligraphic text to the shoulder, ventail to the stepped rim; hinged bracket to the brow attaching a domed triangular mask with raised brows, nose and moustache, incised foliage and tendril ornament and text to the forehead, applied upper band with dentilled edge and crescent below. 1.6 kg, 44cm (17 1/4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.
2nd-1st century BC. A silver patera with deep bowl and rolled rim, flat base and impressed bosses to the body; flat-section handle with raised palmettes; scrolls and flowers to the junction with two stork-heads resting on the edge of the bowl, the finial with two swan-heads flanking a central scallop-shell; concentric circles with central annulet to the base. 163 grams, 17.5cm (7"). Property of a European businessman; from his private Belgian collection formed in the 1990s; previously in a North American collection formed in Illinois in the 1980s. Very fine condition.
12th-10th century BC. A bronze Troy type sword or rapier blade, leaf-shaped in plan; the midrib extending to the short tang with curved lateral extensions to the shoulders, tang with flattened finial to accept the hilt. Cf. Branigan, K. Aegean Metalwork of the Early and Middle Bronze Age, Oxford, 1974, plate 11, item 483 ascribed to Troy (Anatolian Troad"). 465 grams, 57.5cm (22 3/4"). From a private Austrian collection; formerly in a London private collection, acquired 1980s. Very fine condition.
Later 5th century AD. A parcel-gilt silver radiate-headed bow brooch comprising: a D-shaped headplate with recess and raised scroll motifs, seven radiating knops with inset garnet cabochons, the outer ones with bird-head detailing, raised band to the border with punched triangles; deep bow of stepped profile with band of punched triangles; lozengiform footplate with pairs of lateral profile bird-heads with inset garnet cabochons and raised scrolls to the panel, beast-head finial with inset garnet cabochons; pierced lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.8.7 for type. 74 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition, usage wear.
13th-6th century BC. A substantial bronze cudgel with balustered finial, raised ropework bands to the cells each with a profile leaping lion. See Godard, F.& Y. Bronzes du Luristan,La haye, n.d. 393 grams, 21cm (8 1/4"). From the private collection of a North West London lady; previously with a central London gallery; formerly acquired before 1990. Fine condition.
11th-12th century AD. An iron axehead with flared blade, pierced through the middle, rectangular socket with circular plaques to the sides, long facetted extension to the rear with polygonal hammer-head finial; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 1.1 kg total, axe: 18cm (7"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1950s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. Professionally cleaned and restored.
1st millennium BC. A substantial bronze rhyton with trumpet-shaped mouth and flared rim, angled joint and two pelletted collars, ram's head finial with ribbed horns and spout to the mouth; mounted on a custom-made stand. 551 grams total, 22cm (8 3/4"). From an old Tokyo collection; previously the property of a Japanese gentleman since the early 2010s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
4th century BC. A matched pair of gold earrings, each a hoop with twisted shank, finial a hollow-formed lion's head with securing loop beneath the chin. 5.67 grams total, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in the private collection of Mr S.M., Mayfair, London, formed 1970-1999. [2] Fine condition.
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